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GB11 MAY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB11 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 119,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 104,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,834 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 100,667 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2019 97,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,161 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres approx 3mm (255/35/18) (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,052 miles

emissions to clean to read

front tyres worn on outer edge

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edge

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,218 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GB11 MAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GB11 MAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GB11 MAY registered?

GB11 MAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GB11 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB11 MAY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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